Installing Gas Supply; Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension - Hobart Welding Products BETA-MIG 1800 Owner's Manual

2-6. Installing Gas Supply

2-7. Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension

Tools Needed:
9/16 in
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OR
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Small Spool Adapter
1
Argon Gas
5
CO Gas
2
Chain gas cylinder to running gear,
wall, or other stationary support so
cylinder cannot fall and break off
valve.
1 Regulator/Flow Gauge
Install so face is vertical.
2 Gas Hose Connection
Fitting has 5/8-18 right-hand
threads.
3 Flow Adjust
Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic
feet per hour). Check wire man-
ufacturer's recommended flow
rate (see Section 3-2). This flow
gauge can be adjusted between 5
and 25 cfh.
4 CO Adapter
2
Customer Supplied
5 O-Ring
Install adapter with O-ring between
regulator/flow gauge and CO
cylinder.
Tools Needed:
1-1/8, 5/8 in
Ref. 801 789 / Ref. 149 827-B / Ref. 158 697-A
When a slight force is needed
to turn spool, tension is set.
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801 790